Texas Association of Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Areas, Inc. 1716 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 510 Bryan, TX 77802-2700 Phone -- (979) 846-0819 Fax -- (979) 846-0923

PLAN OF WORK

Mission: The Texas Association of RC&D Areas shall provide support to each RC&D Council in implementing Area Plans through state-wide education, leadership and coordination in the development, conservation and wise use of human, financial and natural resources.

Goals:

1. Coordinate planning of projects across Area boundaries.

• Appoint committees as necessary to foster development of projects that contribute to the goals of multiple RC&D Councils.
• Administer grant funds from NRCS for projects that promote the RC&D program
• Administer the Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) and coordinate the program with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) implementation.
• Lead the West Texas Telecommunication Project (WTTP) Education & Outreach efforts for NRCS.

2. Increase the capacity and leadership of all Council members.

• Provide specialized training in strategic planning, development of by laws and organization structure.
• Host an Annual Meeting that provides additional training.
• Encourage individual Councils through speaking engagements.

3. Serve as an advocate for the RC&D program.

• Represent the member councils and areas to act as the Council's point of contact to the relevant state and federal agencies.
• Produce newsletters that promote the accomplishments of the RC&D Councils.
• Develop and host a web site that readily provides information on the RC&D program and the Councils.
• Serve as a voice of the member Councils to the NRCS State Conservationist.
• Promote the accomplishments of the RC&D program to elected officials.
• Actively participate on the State Technical Committee.